Boating in shallow lake water can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing… follow these cruising tips for shallow water boats to make sure you don’t end up beached. Reading the water– Watch for wind ripples, breaking waves or current edges to indicate a transition to shallow...
Lakefront Living
Tips For Starting Kids Fishing on the Lake
Buying a lakefront home allows your kids to childhood full of fun memories of summer days. Fishing is an excellent hobby that gets your children outside and engaging with nature. However, getting your kids into fishing can be a tricky experience. Below are a few tips to make it...
Inflatable vs. Hard Paddle Board – Which is Best for You?
Paddle boarding can be a fun activity to add to your new lakefront home. Imagine a tranquil morning before all the boaters are out, watching the sunrise from the middle of the lake! But before you go purchase a new lake toy, you need to consider if an inflatable...
What to Bring Onboard For a Day of Boating on The Lake
There is nothing like setting sail on your boat on the lake! A day full of fun with friends and family cruising around the lake, exploring new coves, life couldn’t get much better. But you better be sure to bring the essentials to ensure you have a fun and...
Do I Need to Perc Test My Lakefront Land?
Perc testing… You’ll hear this term thrown around a lot by Real Estate Agents, but what does it really mean? The purpose of the testing is to determine if the soils on a particular lake lot are suitable for an on lot septic system. As a seller having the...
How to Buy a Used Boat in a Seller’s Market
If you’ve been in the market for a boat lately, then you know all too well that boats are flying off the shelf. The pandemic has taught us all to slow down and enjoy lake life at its fullest… That means the demand for boats is at an all...
Why You Should Add an Outdoor Shower to Your Lake Home
Adding an outdoor shower to your new lake home might be exactly what your home was missing… Check out the reasons why… Makes an Ideal Changing Area- An outdoor shower makes it an easy place to shower and change up after a swim so you will not have to...
Best Floating Water Mats for 2022
Floating mats are essential for relaxing and lounging around at your lakefront home. Choosing the best floating water mat for your family is a big decision. Investing in the right one will provide your family and friends with a fantastic place to relax and play on the water for...
18 Lakeside Cocktails to Enjoy this Spring
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to start shedding your layers of winterwear and hit your internal defrost button with a refreshing, spring-inspired cocktail. From floral sips to fruity mixes, and many more–we’ve rounded up the most seasonally appropriate cocktails to welcome the new (and warmer!)...
What is the cost of owning a lake boat?
If you have spent any time on a family or friends boat, or enjoyed a rental, you may have decided that you want a boat of your own at your new lakefront home. But what type of boat should you buy? What would you use it for? What’s a...